Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Tashkent the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Once an ancient city, Tashkent today is the attractive and vibrant capital of Uzbekistan with lush greenery and water. A tour of the city reveals modern landmarks include the Chorsu Tourist Complex, the Peoples Friendship Palace, and the Tashkent metro station. Known as the "capital of friendship" and the location of many international conferences and symposiums, this Central Asian city is a unique blend of old and new.

Tashkent was, and continues to be, a major transportation link between Europe and the Far East. Formerly known as Chach, Shash,and Binkent, most of its architecture was destroyed as the result of a 1917 revolution followed by a devastating earthquake in 1966. Rebuilt as a modern Uzbekistan city, remnants of Tashkent's past can be found by touring buildings in the old town, located on a hill to the west overlooking the new town.

In addition to the 16th century Kukeldash Madrassah and the Kaffali-Shash Mausoleum, touring Tashkent provides a great many opportunities to explore fascinating exhibits about this major industrial and cultural center in Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Among the treasures to be enjoyed while visiting the museums of Tashkent are paintings, ceramics, and the Bukharian royal robes displayed in the State Art Museum, as well as beautifully embroidered wall hangings and reproduction antique jewelry in the Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts.

After the terrible earthquake of 1966, the town was almost ruined. Tashkent was revived from ash and became one of the most beautiful cities of Central Asia, a cultural, scientific and industrial center.

History of Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Places to visit while in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Zangiota mausoleum
Kukeldash Madrassah
Khast Imam
Anbar-bibi mausoleum
Shayhantaur ensemble
Yunus-khan mausoleum
Barak-khan madrassah
TV Tower
Exhibition Hall
Tashkent Metro